POLYGAMY


Meaning of POLYGAMY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ -mē ]

noun

Date: circa 1591

1. : marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time — compare polyandry , polygyny

2. : the state of being polygamous

• po·lyg·a·mist -mist noun

• po·lyg·a·mize -ˌmīz intransitive verb

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